Adult mentor Kait Sweeney shares how the inspires both students and mentors through outdoor learning, conservation, and meaningful connections to nature.
In this week’s In Their Own Words, Lily reflects on a decade with the Academy and shares one of her favorite memories — attending alongside her younger brother.
This week’s In Their Own Words features Clark, a Brookies alum who continued his journey through the Apprentice Program. Hear his perspective on growth, leadership, and why the Academy is a place he looks forward to returning to.
This week’s In Their Own Words features Nadia, a Brookies alum. Watch as Nadia explains how she blended her outreach with Girl Scout service projects!
This week’s In Their Own Words features JoEllen, a Bass alum. JoEllen would like to attend college for a wildlife and fisheries degree and pursue a career in the outdoors.
Tag: In Their Own Words
In Their Own Words – Kait’s Story
Posted: June 6, 2026 by Katie Mace
Adult mentor Kait Sweeney shares how the inspires both students and mentors through outdoor learning, conservation, and meaningful connections to nature.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: Adult Mentor, featured, In Their Own Words
In Their Own Words – Lily’s Story
Posted: May 23, 2026 by Katie Mace
In this week’s In Their Own Words, Lily reflects on a decade with the Academy and shares one of her favorite memories — attending alongside her younger brother.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: alumni, featured, In Their Own Words
In Their Own Words – Clark’s Story
Posted: April 25, 2026 by Katie Mace
This week’s In Their Own Words features Clark, a Brookies alum who continued his journey through the Apprentice Program. Hear his perspective on growth, leadership, and why the Academy is a place he looks forward to returning to.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: featured, In Their Own Words
In Their Own Words – Nadia’s Story
Posted: February 28, 2026 by Katie Mace
This week’s In Their Own Words features Nadia, a Brookies alum. Watch as Nadia explains how she blended her outreach with Girl Scout service projects!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: featured, In Their Own Words
In Their Own Words – JoEllen’s Story
Posted: December 12, 2025 by Katie Mace
This week’s In Their Own Words features JoEllen, a Bass alum. JoEllen would like to attend college for a wildlife and fisheries degree and pursue a career in the outdoors.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: featured, In Their Own Words